Hi, I’m Hichem Bouricha, an AI and Data Science Engineer specializing in natural language processing, machine learning, and building scalable AI systems for enterprise clients. My background spans aerospace engineering and hands-on delivery across consulting and tech teams, where I design and prototype AI solutions—from sentiment analysis and RAG-based applications to NLP pipelines and knowledge graphs. I enjoy turning complex data into practical, measurable outcomes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ship robust solutions. I thrive on rapid experimentation, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, with deployments on Azure, Docker, and cloud platforms, plus a strong focus on user experience and stakeholder value.

Hichem Bouricha

Hi, I’m Hichem Bouricha, an AI and Data Science Engineer specializing in natural language processing, machine learning, and building scalable AI systems for enterprise clients. My background spans aerospace engineering and hands-on delivery across consulting and tech teams, where I design and prototype AI solutions—from sentiment analysis and RAG-based applications to NLP pipelines and knowledge graphs. I enjoy turning complex data into practical, measurable outcomes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ship robust solutions. I thrive on rapid experimentation, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, with deployments on Azure, Docker, and cloud platforms, plus a strong focus on user experience and stakeholder value.

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Hi, I’m Hichem Bouricha, an AI and Data Science Engineer specializing in natural language processing, machine learning, and building scalable AI systems for enterprise clients. My background spans aerospace engineering and hands-on delivery across consulting and tech teams, where I design and prototype AI solutions—from sentiment analysis and RAG-based applications to NLP pipelines and knowledge graphs. I enjoy turning complex data into practical, measurable outcomes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ship robust solutions.

I thrive on rapid experimentation, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, with deployments on Azure, Docker, and cloud platforms, plus a strong focus on user experience and stakeholder value.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

AI & Data Science Consultant at twomynds GmbH
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Designed, trained, and deployed a BERT-based sentiment analysis model; implemented an inference script and demonstrated model capabilities. Built an AI-powered sales briefing application using Retrieval-Augmented Generation with content extraction from PDFs and web data, plus personalized briefings via prompting architecture. Implemented an Excel chatbot with multi-agent orchestration (Pandas, Plotly, RAG via DocLing) as a demonstrator, integrated data into Notion, and supported UX iterations post-deployment. Included HR data integration to streamline recruiting workflows; developed a Talk-to-SQL application with an MCP client-server prototype using SQLite.
Machine Learning Engineer at itemis AG
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Market research on AI-supported requirements management tools; developed an AI-assisted requirements checker based on INCOSE rules; created an AI-based use case diagram generator; designed a self-learning requirements classifier with human-in-the-loop feedback; produced and maintained open-source specification datasets; implemented a ReqIF parser for processing requirements documents.
Junior Consultant at HOOD GmbH
April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Trained and deployed NLP models for Named Entity Recognition, Relation Extraction, and Text Classification. Extracted key concepts from PDFs to construct knowledge graphs and generated artifacts for systems and requirements engineering by combining text mining with large language models. Led NLP workshops focused on RE processes.
Engineer and Technical Lead at BRIGE GmbH
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Led engineering initiatives and technical leadership on AI and systems development projects.
Master Thesis Student at Airbus Operations GmbH
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Conception and simulation of an automated baggage handling system (Master thesis).
Research Associate at Hochschule Bremen
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Collaborative robotics in assembly.
Trainee at Acoserv (Tunisia)
April 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Trainee in engineering; supported R&D activities and projects.
Bachelor’s Thesis Student at LESTE Laboratory ENIM
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Experimental investigation of wake of a wind turbine in a wind tunnel using the PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) method.
AI & Data Science Consultant at twomynds GmbH
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Led design, training, and deployment of AI/ML solutions including a BERT-based sentiment analysis, RAG-based sales briefing app, an Excel chatbot with multi-agent orchestration (LangGraph), a text-based video highlights extractor, HR data integration with Notion, and a Talk-to-SQL prototype.
Machine Learning Engineer at itemis AG
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Market research on AI-supported requirements management tools; AI-assisted requirements checker (INCOSE rules); AI-based use case diagram generator; self-learning requirements classifier; open-source specification datasets; ReqIF parser.
Junior Consultant at HOOD GmbH
April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Training and implementation of NLP models for Named Entity Recognition, Relation Extraction, and Text Classification; extraction of key concepts from PDFs and construction of knowledge graphs; generation of systems and requirements engineering artifacts by combining text mining and large language models; NLP workshops.
Engineer and Technical Lead at BRIGE GmbH
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Engineering lead; responsibilities not detailed in resume.
Master Thesis Student at Airbus Operations GmbH
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Conception and Simulation of an Automated Baggage Handling System.
Research Associate at Hochschule Bremen
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Project: Collaborative Robotics in Assembly; NLP related work; knowledge graphs from PDFs; generation of systems and requirements artifacts.
Trainee at Acoserv (Tunisia)
April 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Trainee; details not specified in resume.
Bachelor’s Thesis Student at LESTE Laboratory ENIM
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Bachelor's thesis on wake of a wind turbine in a wind tunnel using PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry).

Education

Master of Science: Aerospace Technologies at Hochschule Bremen
March 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
German Language Course (A2 to C1 Level) at Casa Sprachschule Bremen
December 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Energy Engineering Degree at École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Monastir, Tunisia
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Preparatory Studies in Engineering Sciences at IPEIS, Tunisia
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Master of Science in Aerospace Technologies at Hochschule Bremen
March 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
German Language Course (A2 to C1 Level) at Casa Sprachschule Bremen
December 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Energy Engineering Degree at École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Monastir, Tunisia
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Preparatory Studies in Engineering Sciences at IPEIS, Tunisia
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing